Joe Bonamassa is a great example of a great guitarist who could ideally do with being in someone else’s band. A bit like Eric Clapton I guess. I have a copy of his “Ballad of John Henry” album but if I’m honest I find it a bit “Radio Two.” It’s okay but nothing special. Whereas to see him live, it is clear he has a massive talken for both blues electric guitar and acoustic – perhaps he just needs to be with better songwriters to translate that to record.
Live he was very impressive – playing his best known songs with a high level of improvisation and lots of off-the-cuff solos and jams. Well worth seeing live in a stadium/large arena environment, perhaps just not so much so when it comes to buying his records.
8 out of 10
Live he was very impressive – playing his best known songs with a high level of improvisation and lots of off-the-cuff solos and jams. Well worth seeing live in a stadium/large arena environment, perhaps just not so much so when it comes to buying his records.
8 out of 10
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